
Aphrodite's Lost Son
By Storybird

17 Sep, 2023

Meet Eros, a forgotten son of Aphrodite and Chaos, born with the power of love and disorder. Unlike his siblings, his divine abilities were kept dormant leading to many lonely and agonizing nights.

His mother, Aphrodite, was consumed by her duties as the goddess of love. His father, Chaos, was the embodiment of the void and was always detached and uninterested.

Eros found solace in the mortal world, observing the lives of humans. However, his inability to interact due to his divine nature was a constant reminder of his loneliness.

Embracing his solitude, Eros turned to artistry. Using his fingers, he would draw beautiful images in the sky, hoping that someone would find comfort in them.

One night, he saw a girl named Lyra, who was looking at his drawings with tear-drenched eyes. She too was alone and resonated with his pain. From that moment, Eros felt an unspoken connection with her.

Every night, Eros would watch Lyra gazing at his sky paintings and shedding silent tears. He wished he could wipe her tears, but he was only a specter to her world.

Despite the invisible barrier between them, Eros and Lyra built an odd relationship. Through his paintings and her tears, they communicated their shared loneliness.

Eros tried to bring smiles on Lyra's face by creating bright and vivid paintings. For a while, it seemed to work; she had started to smile.

Eros' heart swelled with joy seeing Lyra's smiles. But in the midst of his happiness, a sharp realization dawned upon him. He was falling in love with her.

His love for Lyra was an exquisite torture. Being a divine being, he could never be a part of her world. Yet, his love grew stronger with each passing day.

Reality soon caught up with him when Lyra met a village boy. They fell in love and her tears of loneliness became tears of joy. Eros could only watch as his world crumbled.

Lyra's happiness with the village boy made Eros' heart ache in a way he had never felt before. His paintings reflected his pain, dark and gloomy.

His sorrow reached the heavens, sparking the interest of his mother, Aphrodite. But upon learning about Eros' human love, she dismissed it as a mere infatuation.

In desperation, Eros turned to his father, Chaos, hoping he would understand. But Chaos remained indifferent, as he always was, leaving Eros with his unbearable pain.

Eros, unable to bear his anguished love, made a heart-rending decision. He decided to shed his immortality, hoping he could finally be with Lyra in the afterlife.

He stood at the edge of the universe, his heart filled with a painful longing and a sliver of hope. With a deep breath, he plunged into the abyss, surrendering to his mortality.

As he fell, his life as a god flashed before his eyes, and his love for Lyra echoed in his heart. He hoped wherever he was going, she would be there too.

He hit the ground, feeling an excruciating pain rippling through him. His vision blurred, his body grew cold, and he met death with open arms.

Eros woke up in an odd place, a tranquil field bathed in warm sunlight. He was alone, but this time, the loneliness didn't sting. He felt at peace.

Aphrodite felt a pang of sorrow. Despite her initial dismissal, she understood Eros' pain, as she too knew the strength of love. Chaos remained indifferent as ever.

Eros spent his days in the peaceful field, painting in the sky. His art was different now, no longer a call for help, but a celebration of love, even if it was painful.

One day, he felt a familiar presence. Turning around, he saw Lyra. Her eyes held the same warmth and her smile was just as beautiful. She had joined him in the afterlife.

Lyra was not surprised to see him; she seemed to have been waiting for him. They finally had the chance to be together, in a place where no divine rules held them apart.

Together, they created beautiful sky paintings as a testament to their love. Their love story was no longer one of agony but of understanding, acceptance, and peace.

Eros' tale echoed through the heavens, reminding the gods of the power of love. Aphrodite wept for her lost son, while Chaos was, as always, indifferent.

But in the mortal world, people remembered Eros' and Lyra's love story. They whispered it to the stars in hope that their love would also cross boundaries and stand the test of time.

Eros and Lyra continued to live in their peaceful field, painting the sky with their love. They had found their home in each other, in a place between life and death.

Eros, once a forgotten son of Aphrodite and Chaos, found peace and love in Lyra. Their love story was a testament to the power of love, its pain, and its incredible beauty.

Love, with all its pain and beauty, had been a vital part of Eros' existence. It was what finally led him home, and it was what gave his life its true meaning.

Eros' and Lyra's love story was remembered by all, a stark reminder that despite its sufferings, love was the most powerful force. It could even lead a god to choose mortality.

In the end, Eros, the abandoned son of Chaos and Aphrodite, taught the gods and humans alike about true and selfless love. And he set an example that love is worth everything, even life itself.